On October 5, 2012, NSHOF hosted the 3rd Annual Learning Math & Science Through Sailing Workshop at the United States Naval Academy's Crown Sailing Center. Attendees to this workshop had the opportunity to engage in dialogue and brainstorming, as well tour the Naval Academy's HydroLab.

Below are links to PowerPoint videos with audio of the presentations that were made:

The Math & Physics of Sailing: An Example for STEM Education

Richard Korpus, PhD.Applied Fluid Technologies

Plus - Physics and the America's Cup Catamarans.Discusses how to use real-world examples to engage and challenge youth. Includes video & animations of computer modeling of BMW/Oracle America's Cup triamaran.

Time and Tide: The Untold Story of Getting From Here to There

Andrew JohnstonGeographer and Research Specialist, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

One of the curators describes the Smithsonian's newest exhibit called "Time and Navigation: The Untold Story of Getting from Here to There" - to debut March 2013, touching on fundamental aspects of the evolution of sailing navigation.